Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’ is a striking perennial with a tall, upright clumping habit, featuring dark purple to violet flower spikes that bloom from early to midsummer. Mid-green basal leaves (about 12.5 cm long) emit a pleasant fragrance when crushed. This hardy variety thrives in full sun with well-drained soils, making it drought tolerant once established. Ideal for borders, mass plantings, or pollinator-friendly gardens, it adds vertical structure, color, and texture to the landscape.

Zone: 4
Height: 45–50 cm (foliage), 75 cm (flower spikes)
Spread: 50–60 cm
Habit: Upright clump
Exposure: Full sun
Soil: Moist or dry, well-drained
Bloom Time: Early to midsummer
Flower Colour: Dark purple–violet
Foliage Colour: Mid-green

Growing & Maintenance Tips:

• May become floppy in rich soil or shade; support flower spikes if needed.

• Shearing back spent flowers to basal foliage can promote tidy growth and possibly a second bloom.

• Drought tolerant once established.